The Sheraton Christchurch is set to open in mid-2027 after a hotel management agreement was signed with Marriott International by Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group.
The Sheraton Christchurch is set to open in mid-2027 after a hotel management agreement was signed with Marriott International by Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group.
A new $150 million hotel development is set to open in Christchurch as Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group announce that Sheraton will be coming to the Garden City.
The groups have signed a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to operate the Noah’s Hotel redevelopment in Christchurch under theSheraton brand.
Set to open in mid-2027, the development will deliver premium accommodation adjacent to the Te Pae Convention Centre.
Mainland Capital director Ben Bridge said securing Marriott International as the hotel operator represents a major milestone for the development.
“Partnering with a world-class hospitality brand like Sheraton validates both our vision for this project and Christchurch’s emergence as a destination for leisure and corporate travel,” Bridge said.
“Sheraton Christchurch will bring renewed vibrancy to the city’s riverside precinct and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences for both guests and the public.”
The Sheraton Christchurch is set to open in mid-2027 after a hotel management agreement was signed with Marriott International by Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group.
The Sheraton Christchurch will feature 240 guest rooms and suites across 14 storeys. No indication was given of expected pricing.
Additional amenities for the hotel will include a restaurant, rooftop bar, club lounge, event spaces and a wellness-focused fitness centre.
The redevelopment will be completed in collaboration with Dalman Architects and Nic Graham & Associates Interior Design Studio.
Construction for the building is under way, with demolition and strengthening now complete, creating an A-grade structure compliant with New Zealand’s building code requirements.
Russell Property Group managing director Brett Russell said the project emphasised the value of strong partnerships.
“Our long-standing relationship with Marriott International has been built on trust and a shared commitment to excellence,” Russell said.
“With their operational expertise behind this flagship property, we’re confident Sheraton Christchurch will become a cornerstone of the local hospitality landscape and deliver substantial economic benefits to the Canterbury region.”
The hotel is owned by Emmons Developments New Zealand, a consortium of New Zealand investors, led by a joint venture between Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group.
The Sheraton Christchurch will be Marriott International’s third hotel in New Zealand, joining the JW Marriott and Four Points by Sheraton properties in Auckland.
Established in 1937, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is the most global brand in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, with roughly 430 hotels in more than 70 countries.
Marriott International vice-president of hotel development for ANZ and the Pacific Richard Crawford said the Christchurch addition reinforced the brand’s regional strength.
“With its central location and world-class facilities, the hotel will play a key role in Christchurch’s CBD revitalisation,” Crawford said.
“As the South Island’s primary tourism gateway and the departure point to Antarctica, the city is ready for more globally recognised accommodation, and Sheraton Christchurch will deliver that.”
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
